Nedum Onuoha, RSL center back, hits the studio to talk life, music and soccer with his friends
The legendary Noel Gallagher (Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Oasis) calls into the show to talk with Nedum about music, family life, and his lifetime support of Man City. Special thanks to Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds and Sour Mash Records for the use of the song "Flying On The Ground" from the album Back the Way We Came Vol: 1. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Kasper Schmeichel, Leicester City and Denmark #1, calls into the show to talk to Nedum about the long road from the Man City academy to the top of the Premier League, stepping out of his father's shadow and how to keep improving once you achieve your goals. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Les Chapman, the legendary Man City kit man, calls into the show to lend his unique perspective and thoughts regarding the evolution of the club over the last 30 years. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Today I catch up with an old friend, Michael Johnson, who has drifted out of the public eye since the premature end to his Man City career in 2012. Join us as we discuss some old Man City memories, shifting priorities away from football to focus on recovery and self-care, and why, if given the chance, he wouldn't have done it any differently Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Damir Kreilach, Real Salt Lake midfielder and one of the nicest people in football, calls in to the show fresh off his appearance in the MLS All-Star game. I talk to my former teammate about his journey from his youth club, Rijeka in Croatia to Union Berlin and on to the US, hear his unique perspective on the game, make him deflect a barrage of compliments and really just enjoy him being extremely wholesome. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Adel Taarabt, Benficia midfielder, talks to Nedum about the unexpected path his career has taken, how the changes have shaped him and how he has found the right situation at exactly the right time. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
This week we head to a cafe in Gibraltar to catch up with the elusive Stephen Ireland. Things don't always go the way you plan, especially in football, but Stephen has met those career hurdles with dignity and professionalism. In this conversation, we relive some of his iconic moments, and Stephen opens up about how it felt to be on the outside looking in to situations and squads he was more than qualified to be part of. Our phone connection was not great, but stick with it, the insights that come from the mind of this man are worth the trip. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
This Week Nedum catches up with his old friend, Joleon Lescott (ex-Man City, Everton, Villa, West Brom, Wolves), to talk about his new gig at BT Sport, watching England as a fan and what it really feels like to wear the three lions on your chest in a major tournament. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Today, Nedum flips the script on Rory Smith, UK-based New York Times chief soccer correspondent, to get some insight on his approach to sport journalism. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Former England manager, Steve McClaren, calls into the show to talk with Nedum about the tumultuous life of a football manager, applying the trade in foreign countries, and the similarities that tie all football clubs together. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
I, as many footballers, have a complicated relationship with referees, and I still carry some of those questions and frustrations that never found closure during my playing days with me to this day. Today I speak with one of the good ones, former Premier League referee Mark Halsey to find out what is really going on in the mind of an official during these high-pressure, HD televised, slow-mo replayed moments that are ubiquitous with the game. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Fábio, current Nantes defender and former teammate of Nedum (among other superstars), calls into the show to talk about the decisions that shaped his career, the lessons he has learned along the way, and sharing the journey with his twin brother. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Nedum reunites with former Kickback social media manager, Skyler Warrick, during some rare downtime while covering the Euros for ESPN. Skyler turns the tables on our host and gets him to answer questions about how his life has changed over the past year, his feelings on becoming part of the media, and his plans for the future. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Tziarra King, forward for NWSL's OL Reign in Tacoma, WA, is back on the show to share her insights and observations compiled from an eventful, if not hectic, rookie season. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
This week we step into the boardroom with QPR chairman, Amit Bhatia. Nedum talks to Amit about the challenges of investing in English football, how important it is to surround yourself with good people with good ideas and relive some great QPR memories. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Premier League legend with multiple scoring titles, former Dutch international and current manager of Burton Albion, calls into the show to catch up with Nedum and share some stories from his unparalleled football career. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
A true Man City legend, Shaun Goater, joins me today as we talk about his unusual journey from the parks of Bermuda to the Premier League, how his never-say-die attitude made him the quintessential Man City striker and how he is now finding ways to share his football wisdom. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Siobhan Chamberlain is a recently retired GK with 50 English WNT caps and over 250 appearances in the WSL. In today's episode, Nedum talks with Siobhan about how much the women's game has evolved in the last decade, the work being done to close the equality gap in the sport and the post-career transition to broadcasting. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
This week I catch up with Jake Bidwell, Swansea City LB, to hear about the quest to play in the Premier League with his club set to play in the Championship promotion playoff. Hear his story starting with his time at the Everton academy, how he found his path to this point moving up through the levels of the football pyramid and how he stays positive through the challenges. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Michael Mancienne, the well-traveled centre-back currently applying his trade at Burton Albion, calls into the show to talk with Nedum about how his perspective has changed over the course of his career, why making the difficult decisions pays off in the end, and taking hairstyling advice from José Mourinho. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Nigel de Jong calls into the show from his current home in Qatar to talk to Nedum and about making his way through the ranks of European football building on the foundation he built at Ajax academy. The self-described "teddy bear" sheds some light on some of the career decisions he has made and why he still loves the game. There is some talk of Super League as well. SUPPORT FOLAJimiTheHero ADEWOLE's FAMILY Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Matt Phillips, West Brom winger and Scottish international, has been everywhere in English football. From his professional debut as a teen with Wycombe in League 2, the PL with Blackpool, QPR and now West Bromwich Albion, he has acquired a wealth of experience and knowledge, all of which he shares with us today- while I talk to him on the phone sitting on the floor of my bedroom. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Alex Iwobi, Nigerian international and Everton forward, calls into the show to talk to Nedum about his days at Arsenal under the watchful eye of Arsène Wenger, why he decided to leave both his boyhood club and national team and how he bet on himself with his move to Everton and the Nigerian national team. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Dedrick Boyata, Belgian international and Hertha Berlin centre-back, calls in to the show to map out his eventful football career that has taken him from turning down offers from the Man City academy as a teenager, World Cup and Euro appearances and to a major role in one of the world's most intense derbys (Rangers v Celtic). Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Gabby Agbonlahor, Birmingham native and Aston Villa mainstay for 13 years before retiring in 2018, calls into the show to talk to Nedum about the weight of representing your hometown club, the reality of being retired in your early thirties and finding your purpose after football. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Gelson Fernandes, recently retired Swiss International, Rennes and Frankfurt Eintracht midfielder, calls into the show to talk about his prolific career that spans stops in 6 of Europe's top leagues (including Man City, Leicester, Sporting CP and more), representing the Swiss in 3 World Cups and, maybe even more impressive, 125 yellow cards. This man has some stories to tell. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Frank Leboeuf, one of the few people to win a World Cup (France, 1998) and have a part in an Oscar-nominated film (The Theory of Everything, 2014), calls into the show to talk with Nedum about his prolific football career in, making a name for himself at Chelsea and the French NT and the unusual pivot into acting. Catch Frank and Nedum on ESPN FC. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Michael Dawson (Nottingham Forest, Spurs, Hull City and England International centerback) calls into the show to talk about his 20-year pro football career, managing the expectations that come with promotion wearing the captain's band. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Burnley FC captain Ben Mee calls into the show to talk to Nedum about finding success at every level, what real leadership on the pitch looks like and why experience is more valuable than pace. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Alejandro Faurlín, the Argentine midfielder who played 7 seasons with Queens Park Rangers, calls into the show to talk about what it takes to make a career out of football, how to handle criticism of your game even if it is coming from people who should be supporting you and how to prepare for that inevitable day when football is not the main focus of your life. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Janine Beckie, Man City and Canadian international forward, calls into the show to talk about her journey from the NCAA (Texas Tech), through the NWSL (Houston Dash and Sky BlueFC) and to Man City. Find out why the Colorado native represents Canada on the international stage, what it takes to get her to celebrate a goal and where to find her podcast and Youtube channel (spoiler: right here and here) Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Zack Steffen, Man City and USMNT GK, calls into the show to share the story on how a kid from Pennsylvania made his way from the Philadelphia Union academy through the NCAA, USL, MLS and Bundesliga before breaking into Pep Guardiola's side. Also learn about what Zack has benn doing to put actions behind words in the fight for equality with the VoyceNow Foundation. Learn more about VoyceNow at voycenowfoundation.org and on social media @voycenow Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden Click this link to send in a voice message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Derby County's Curtis Davies calls in to the show to kick off series 3 of Kickback. Follow his journey from signing a schoolboy contract with Wimbledon at age 16, appearances for England U-21s, through the Prem and Championship, and how he stays centered through all the ups and downs that come with a life in football. Music by S.K.I.T.Z Beatz, aka Aiden Hogarth Graphic Design by David Dryden Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Click this link to send Nedum a voice message. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
James Milner wraps our 2020 season with a call in to catch up with Nedum in the middle of a packed schedule of December fixtures. Find out how he made the journey from Leeds United ball boy to Co-Captain of the current Premier League champions, Liverpool. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Click this link to send in a voice message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Albert Rusnák, Man City academy product and Nedum's teammate at Real Salt Lake, returns to the studio to talk about LeBron James, playing in a bubble, qualifying for the Euros and brushing off negative press. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Click this link to send in a voice message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Anton Ferdinand, Nedum's teammate at Sunderland and QPR, calls into the show to talk about carving out his own path as a doofballer, being loyal even if that means walking away and how close the world came to the to being swept away by the singing-dancing Ferdinands. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple Click this link to send in a voice message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Bobby Zamora gets on the phone to talk with Nedum about his division-spanning, 500+ appearance career. Find out why you want Bobby on your side when climbing to the top and how the stats reveal the true value of a player. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Bolo Zenden, former Dutch international and Eredivisie, La Liga and Premier League veteran, calls into the show to talk about playing for some of the biggest clubs in the world (Barcelona, Chelsea, Liverpool, sunny Sunderland), coaching for the same team he broke through with as a teenager (PSV) and how to properly celebrate a goal. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Nedum calls up a former manager, Mark Hughes OBE, to weight the pros and cons of a post-playing career in coaching. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Tom Huddlestone, the imposing defensive mid with a resumé that includes time at Spurs, Wolves, Hull, and book-ended with stops Derby County, calls into the show to talk about high-stakes derbys, being compared to legendary players and Lasagna-gate. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Gareth Barry, the all-time Premier League appearance leader, calls in to the show to talk about his career, what it took to be so consistent for two decades, how retirement is treating him and some advice for Nedum regarding taking that next step. Also, Nedum makes a big announcement, but you will need to listen to the episode to hear it. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Shaun Wright-Phillips calls into the show to talk about making tough decisions finding the right path and moving on to the next chapter. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, Livingston FC striker, calls in to the show to talk about his journey, beginning at age 7, in the Arsenal academy through Bristol and QPR, Thailand and now Scottish Premiership. Here is a link to a goal highlight from 2010 that is required viewing for this episode: Jay Emmanuel-Thomas Wonder Goal vs Everton Reserves and this is what a JET penalty looks like: JET Penalty Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Sylvain Distin, prolific Premier League CB with career including stops at Man City, Everton and Portsmouth and a record-setting 469 league appearances as a foreign player, calls into the show to talk about life after retirement, making difficult choices and scoring goals with his right foot. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Skyler Warrick, Kickback's own social media manager and internationally recognized videographer and photographer, takes over hosting duties and puts Nedum in the hot seat. Find out how the ousted host responds to some of the questions he usually asks his guests, including 5-a-side teams, music recommendations and what name a younger Nedum tried to get people to call him. This is Skyler's last week with the show; we are going to miss her around here, but we know that she will find incredible success wherever the road takes her. Make sure you are paying attention. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Sam Tomkins, Wigan Warriors Rugby League legend and current fullback for Catalans Dragons in the French Super League, calls into the show to talk about coming up through the Wigan academy, making his way into the first team but keeping his spot with a bit more skill and eventually signing a Rugby League record deal when he moved to New Zealand Warriors. Find out what it takes to switch codes from League to Union and who would fare better if rugby players and footballers switched sports. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Junior Hoilett, Canadian international and Current Cardiff City winger, calls into the show to talk to Nedum about making his way from Brampton, Ontario to the Premier League. The former QPR teammates share stories of setting some dubious records while wearing the hoops, learning from the down times and making an impression when you get the opportunity. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, freshly crowned 100-Metre British champion, calls into the show to talk about how it feels to be at the top of his sport, how he is staying focused on the goal of an Olympic medal despite the postponement of the games and why no award or accolade will ever get him out of chores at his mother's house. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Vincent Kompany, Nedum's former Man City teammate and current manager of RSC Anderlecht, calls into the show to talk about making the transition from the back line to the coaches box, being part of a clubs meteoric rise to the top of the football world and why it's useless to tell the captain not to take his shot-even from 40 yards out. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Man City's Jill Scott MBE helps cleanse the palette of the weeks news as she calls into the show to talk with Nedum about the growth of women's football in the UK, how she got her drive to compete throughout her storied career and what the future holds. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
Joe Hart, fresh off a move to Tottenham Hotspur ahead of the 20-21 Premier League season, calls in to the show for a second time to talk to Nedum about adjusting to the London atmosphere, not paying attention to critics and who among his former Man City teammates can be trusted with the ball at their feet. Connect with Nedum on Social Media: Instagram @kickback_nedum Twitter @kickback_nedum Be sure to check out the official Kickback playlist, hand-picked by Nedum: Spotify https://spoti.fi/2kXmkib Apple Music https://bit.ly/KickbackApple --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nedum-onuoha/message
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